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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 271.55 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 271.55 and 109.44 is: 151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 271.55 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/271.55 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 271.55 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 29,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.71/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.04

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