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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 270.64 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 270.64 and 130.82 is: 180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 270.64 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/270.64 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 270.64 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 35,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403.44/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.24

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