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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.56 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.56 and 155.44 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.56 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.56 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.56 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 42,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,211.29/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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