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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 271.29 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 271.29 and 113.70 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 271.29 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/271.29 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 271.29 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 30,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.67/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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