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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.67 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.67 and 113.97 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.67 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.67 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.67 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 30,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,960.30/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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