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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.25, 270.76 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.25, 270.76 and 113.35 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.25 : 270.76 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.25/270.76 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.25x = 270.76 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.25x = 30,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.29/196.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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