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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.58 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.58 and 113.92 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.58 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.58 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.58 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 30,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938.16/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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