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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.45 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.45 and 130.70 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.45 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.45 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.45 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 35,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346.46/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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