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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.13, 270.48 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.13, 270.48 and 149.01 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.13 : 270.48 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.13/270.48 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.13x = 270.48 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.13x = 40,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304.22/196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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