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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.43 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.43 and 118.01 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.43 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.43 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.43 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 32,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029.51/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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