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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.86 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.86 and 108.95 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.86 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.86 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.86 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 29,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,510.20/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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