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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 271.29 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 271.29 and 112.59 is: 155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 271.29 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/271.29 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 271.29 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 30,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.54/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.36

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