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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 270.85 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 270.85 and 130.75 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 270.85 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/270.85 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 270.85 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 35,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,413.64/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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