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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 270.62 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 270.62 and 117.40 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 270.62 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/270.62 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 270.62 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 31,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.43/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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