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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 271.06 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 271.06 and 113.51 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 271.06 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/271.06 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 271.06 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 30,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,768.02/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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