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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 270.63 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 270.63 and 113.24 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 270.63 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/270.63 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 270.63 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 30,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.14/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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