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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.78, 270.96 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.78, 270.96 and 155.32 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.78 : 270.96 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.78/270.96 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.78x = 270.96 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.78x = 42,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084.05/196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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