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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 271.47 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 271.47 and 113.79 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 271.47 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/271.47 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 271.47 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 30,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,890.57/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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