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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.41, 271.11 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.41, 271.11 and 113.52 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.41 : 271.11 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.41/271.11 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.41x = 271.11 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.41x = 30,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,776.41/196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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