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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.39, 270.99 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.39, 270.99 and 118.75 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.39 : 270.99 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.39/270.99 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.39x = 270.99 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.39x = 32,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.06/196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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