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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 271.44 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 271.44 and 153.18 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 271.44 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/271.44 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 271.44 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 41,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579.18/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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