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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 270.88 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 270.88 and 117.66 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 270.88 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/270.88 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 270.88 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 31,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,871.15/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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