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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 270.98 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 270.98 and 113.47 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 270.98 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/270.98 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 270.98 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 30,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747.53/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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