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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 271.76 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 271.76 and 114.11 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 271.76 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/271.76 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 271.76 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 31,009.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,009.62/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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