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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 270.52 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 270.52 and 129.86 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 270.52 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/270.52 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 270.52 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 35,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129.73/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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