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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 270.91 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 270.91 and 113.43 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 270.91 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/270.91 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 270.91 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 30,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.32/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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