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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 270.49 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 270.49 and 130.51 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 270.49 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/270.49 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 270.49 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 35,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301.65/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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