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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 271.05 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 271.05 and 113.51 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 271.05 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/271.05 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 271.05 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 30,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,767.14/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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