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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 270.85 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 270.85 and 118.66 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 270.85 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/270.85 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 270.85 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 32,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.06/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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