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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.52 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.52 and 150.06 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.52 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.52 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.52 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 40,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.29/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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