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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.95 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.95 and 130.82 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.95 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.95 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.95 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 35,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443.67/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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