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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.85 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.85 and 117.64 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.85 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.85 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.85 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 31,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863.06/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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