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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 270.62 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 270.62 and 118.43 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 270.62 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/270.62 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 270.62 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 32,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049.53/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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