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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 271.73 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 271.73 and 109.58 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 271.73 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/271.73 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 271.73 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 29,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.17/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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