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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.49 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.49 and 118.02 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.49 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.49 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.49 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 32,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041.25/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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