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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.24 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.24 and 149.36 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.24 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.24 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.24 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 40,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,363.05/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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