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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 271.04 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 271.04 and 117.76 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 271.04 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/271.04 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 271.04 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 31,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,915.73/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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