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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.30 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.30 and 117.94 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.30 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.30 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.30 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 31,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997.12/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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