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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.74 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.74 and 144.33 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.74 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.74 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.74 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 39,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.23/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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