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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.16, 270.58 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.16, 270.58 and 130.56 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.16 : 270.58 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.16/270.58 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.16x = 270.58 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.16x = 35,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326.92/196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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