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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 270.84 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 270.84 and 130.74 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 270.84 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/270.84 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 270.84 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 35,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.62/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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