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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.68 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.68 and 113.24 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.68 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.68 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.68 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 30,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.80/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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