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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.55, 271.22 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.55, 271.22 and 113.64 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.55 : 271.22 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.55/271.22 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.55x = 271.22 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.55x = 30,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821.44/196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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