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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 270.67 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 270.67 and 149.61 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 270.67 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/270.67 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 270.67 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 40,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,494.94/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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