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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 270.62 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 270.62 and 130.52 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 270.62 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/270.62 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 270.62 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 35,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,319.32/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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