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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 271.14 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 271.14 and 117.77 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 271.14 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/271.14 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 271.14 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 31,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.16/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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