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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 271.53 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 271.53 and 113.85 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 271.53 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/271.53 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 271.53 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 30,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,913.69/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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