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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.61 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.61 and 130.51 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.61 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.61 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.61 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 35,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,316.66/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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