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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 270.94 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 270.94 and 130.80 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 270.94 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/270.94 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 270.94 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 35,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438.95/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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