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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 271.79 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 271.79 and 114.06 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 271.79 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/271.79 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 271.79 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 31,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,000.37/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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