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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 271.62 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 271.62 and 108.30 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 271.62 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/271.62 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 271.62 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 29,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,417.04/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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