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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.50 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.50 and 113.15 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.50 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.50 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.50 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 30,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,605.16/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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