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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 270.92 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 270.92 and 118.76 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 270.92 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/270.92 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 270.92 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 32,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,174.46/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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