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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 270.60 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 270.60 and 113.20 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 270.60 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/270.60 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 270.60 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 30,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631.92/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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