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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 270.71 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 270.71 and 113.27 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 270.71 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/270.71 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 270.71 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 30,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664.00/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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