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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 271.17 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 271.17 and 149.70 is: 206.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 271.17 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/271.17 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 271.17 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 40,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594.15/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.68

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