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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.49 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.49 and 118.11 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.49 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.49 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.49 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 32,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065.09/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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