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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.08 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.08 and 109.08 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.08 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.08 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.08 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 29,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.41/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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