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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 271.20 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 271.20 and 118.92 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 271.20 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/271.20 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 271.20 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 32,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251.10/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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