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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.36 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.36 and 109.30 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.36 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.36 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.36 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 29,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659.65/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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