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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 270.90 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 270.90 and 118.84 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 270.90 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/270.90 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 270.90 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 32,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.76/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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