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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 271.10 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 271.10 and 117.76 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 271.10 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/271.10 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 271.10 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 31,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924.74/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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