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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.50 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.50 and 108.22 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.50 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.50 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.50 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 29,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381.73/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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