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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.10 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.10 and 157.44 is: 217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.10 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.10 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.10 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 42,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681.98/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.06

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