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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.53 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.53 and 144.46 is: 199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.53 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.53 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.53 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 39,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225.22/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.37

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