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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.01, 270.50 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.01, 270.50 and 108.68 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.01 : 270.50 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.01/270.50 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.01x = 270.50 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.01x = 29,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396.04/196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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