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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.48 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.48 and 118.38 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.48 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.48 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.48 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 32,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019.42/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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