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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.60 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.60 and 113.23 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.60 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.60 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.60 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 30,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,640.50/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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