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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 271.08 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 271.08 and 130.92 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 271.08 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/271.08 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 271.08 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 35,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489.79/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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