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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.78 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.78 and 153.16 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.78 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.78 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.78 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 41,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.82/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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