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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 270.86 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 270.86 and 108.94 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 270.86 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/270.86 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 270.86 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 29,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,507.49/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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