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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.47, 271.15 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.47, 271.15 and 113.58 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.47 : 271.15 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.47/271.15 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.47x = 271.15 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.47x = 30,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797.22/196.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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