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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 271.79 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 271.79 and 112.94 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 271.79 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/271.79 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 271.79 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 30,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,695.40/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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