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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.96 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.96 and 118.68 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.96 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.96 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.96 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 32,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157.53/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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