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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.00, 270.45 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.00, 270.45 and 113.12 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.00 : 270.45 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.00/270.45 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.00x = 270.45 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.00x = 30,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,591.39/196.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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