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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 271.66 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 271.66 and 119.24 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 271.66 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/271.66 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 271.66 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 32,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392.74/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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