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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.66 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.66 and 108.34 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.66 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.66 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.66 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 29,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,430.69/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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