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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.09 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.09 and 113.56 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.09 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.09 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.09 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 30,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.98/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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