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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.32 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.32 and 144.13 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.32 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.32 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.32 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 39,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105.86/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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