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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.11 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.11 and 109.15 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.11 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.11 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.11 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 29,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,591.49/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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