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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 270.74 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 270.74 and 108.87 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 270.74 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/270.74 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 270.74 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 29,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474.11/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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