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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.14 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.14 and 118.85 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.14 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.14 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.14 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 32,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225.67/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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