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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 271.48 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 271.48 and 113.87 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 271.48 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/271.48 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 271.48 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 30,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912.07/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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