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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 271.37 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 271.37 and 109.32 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 271.37 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/271.37 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 271.37 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 29,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.62/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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