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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 270.68 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 270.68 and 130.66 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 270.68 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/270.68 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 270.68 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 35,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.05/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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