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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 271.02 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 271.02 and 144.19 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 271.02 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/271.02 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 271.02 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 39,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078.37/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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