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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.22, 270.74 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.22, 270.74 and 113.36 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.22 : 270.74 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.22/270.74 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.22x = 270.74 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.22x = 30,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690.78/196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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