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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.14 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.14 and 109.15 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.14 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.14 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.14 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 29,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.93/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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