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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.15, 270.66 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.15, 270.66 and 108.83 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.15 : 270.66 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.15/270.66 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.15x = 270.66 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.15x = 29,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,454.57/196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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