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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.44 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.44 and 130.40 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.44 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.44 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.44 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 35,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265.38/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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