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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.73, 271.45 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.73, 271.45 and 119.11 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.73 : 271.45 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.73/271.45 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.73x = 271.45 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.73x = 32,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332.41/196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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