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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 270.92 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 270.92 and 149.64 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 270.92 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/270.92 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 270.92 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 40,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539.72/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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