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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.64 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.64 and 108.80 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.64 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.64 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.64 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 29,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445.63/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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