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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.65 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.65 and 108.79 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.65 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.65 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.65 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 29,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444.01/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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