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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.48 and 108.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.48 and 108.67 is: 149.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.48 = 108.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.48 = 108.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.48 × 108.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 29,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.74/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.97

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