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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.87 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.87 and 114.14 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.87 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.87 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.87 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 31,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,029.31/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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