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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.27, 270.88 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.27, 270.88 and 113.36 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.27 : 270.88 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.27/270.88 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.27x = 270.88 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.27x = 30,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706.96/196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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