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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 271.19 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 271.19 and 116.81 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 271.19 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/271.19 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 271.19 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 31,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675.76/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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