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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.24, 270.78 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.24, 270.78 and 108.91 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.24 : 270.78 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.24/270.78 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.24x = 270.78 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.24x = 29,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,490.65/196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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