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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.64 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.64 and 152.40 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.64 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.64 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.64 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 41,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398.48/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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