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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.52, 271.26 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.52, 271.26 and 118.94 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.52 : 271.26 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.52/271.26 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.52x = 271.26 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.52x = 32,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.66/196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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