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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.43 and 109.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.43 and 109.36 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.43 = 109.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.43 = 109.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.43 × 109.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 29,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683.58/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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