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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.25 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.25 and 113.66 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.25 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.25 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.25 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 30,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830.28/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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