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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 271.49 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 271.49 and 155.39 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 271.49 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/271.49 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 271.49 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 42,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.70/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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