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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 271.19 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 271.19 and 113.62 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 271.19 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/271.19 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 271.19 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 30,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.61/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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