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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 270.08 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 270.08 and 108.38 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 270.08 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/270.08 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 270.08 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 29,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270.73/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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