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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 271.26 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 271.26 and 113.63 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 271.26 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/271.26 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 271.26 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 30,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821.92/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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