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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.76 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.76 and 119.32 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.76 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.76 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.76 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 32,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426.40/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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