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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 271.00 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 271.00 and 117.81 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 271.00 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/271.00 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 271.00 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 31,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927.67/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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