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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 271.08 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 271.08 and 118.84 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 271.08 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/271.08 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 271.08 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 32,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.15/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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