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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.21, 270.81 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.21, 270.81 and 149.51 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.21 : 270.81 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.21/270.81 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.21x = 270.81 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.21x = 40,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488.80/196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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