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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.60 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.60 and 118.19 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.60 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.60 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.60 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 32,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100.79/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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