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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.79 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.79 and 114.07 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.79 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.79 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.79 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 31,003.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.09/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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