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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.10, 270.58 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.10, 270.58 and 117.39 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.10 : 270.58 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.10/270.58 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.10x = 270.58 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.10x = 31,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.84/196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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