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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 271.56 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 271.56 and 109.44 is: 151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 271.56 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/271.56 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 271.56 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 29,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,719.53/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.01

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