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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.91, 271.75 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.91, 271.75 and 114.02 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.91 : 271.75 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.91/271.75 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.91x = 271.75 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.91x = 30,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984.94/196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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