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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.16 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.16 and 109.16 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.16 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.16 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.16 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 29,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,599.83/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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