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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.45 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.45 and 130.50 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.45 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.45 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.45 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 35,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293.73/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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