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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.57 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.57 and 113.17 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.57 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.57 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.57 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 30,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620.41/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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