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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.44 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.44 and 144.84 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.44 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.44 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.44 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 39,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.37/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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