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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 270.62 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 270.62 and 130.60 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 270.62 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/270.62 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 270.62 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 35,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342.97/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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