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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 271.55 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 271.55 and 108.26 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 271.55 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/271.55 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 271.55 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 29,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397.32/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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