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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.69, 271.43 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.69, 271.43 and 113.80 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.69 : 271.43 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.69/271.43 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.69x = 271.43 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.69x = 30,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.73/196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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