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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 271.90 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 271.90 and 159.96 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 271.90 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/271.90 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 271.90 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 43,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493.12/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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