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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.46 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.46 and 152.28 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.46 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.46 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.46 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 41,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336.15/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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