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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 271.80 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 271.80 and 114.09 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 271.80 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/271.80 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 271.80 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 31,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.64/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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