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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 270.95 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 270.95 and 109.03 is: 150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 270.95 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/270.95 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 270.95 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 29,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541.68/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.45

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