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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.26 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.26 and 118.98 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.26 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.26 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.26 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 32,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,274.51/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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