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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 270.88 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 270.88 and 113.39 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 270.88 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/270.88 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 270.88 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 30,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713.73/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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