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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.92 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.92 and 109 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.92 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.92 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.92 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 29,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.28/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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