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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.24 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.24 and 130.46 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.24 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.24 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.24 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 35,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.51/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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