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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 270.94 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 270.94 and 130.04 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 270.94 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/270.94 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 270.94 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 35,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231.68/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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