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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.72 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.72 and 130.80 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.72 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.72 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.72 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 35,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410.18/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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