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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.52 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.52 and 109.44 is: 151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.52 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.52 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.52 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 29,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.15/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.03

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