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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 271.20 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 271.20 and 113.62 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 271.20 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/271.20 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 271.20 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 30,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.22/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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