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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.74 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.74 and 118.26 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.74 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.74 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.74 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 32,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135.97/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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