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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.90, 270.96 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.90, 270.96 and 150.16 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.90 : 270.96 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.90/270.96 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.90x = 270.96 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.90x = 40,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.35/196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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