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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.86 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.86 and 149.34 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.86 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.86 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.86 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 40,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450.23/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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