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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.50 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.50 and 113.86 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.50 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.50 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.50 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 30,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912.99/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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