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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 271.76 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 271.76 and 108.41 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 271.76 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/271.76 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 271.76 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 29,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,460.47/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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