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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 271.79 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 271.79 and 109.62 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 271.79 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/271.79 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 271.79 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 29,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,793.48/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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