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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.44 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.44 and 118.05 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.44 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.44 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.44 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 32,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043.49/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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