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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 271.26 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 271.26 and 109.24 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 271.26 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/271.26 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 271.26 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 29,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.44/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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