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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 271.58 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 271.58 and 113.90 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 271.58 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/271.58 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 271.58 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 30,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933.93/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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