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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 271.03 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 271.03 and 113.49 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 271.03 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/271.03 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 271.03 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 30,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.19/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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