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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.40 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.40 and 117.30 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.40 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.40 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.40 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 31,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.92/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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