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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.26 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.26 and 144.18 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.26 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.26 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.26 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 39,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110.27/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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