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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 270.70 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 270.70 and 129.97 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 270.70 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/270.70 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 270.70 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 35,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182.88/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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