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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 271.98 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 271.98 and 164.32 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 271.98 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/271.98 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 271.98 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 44,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691.75/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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