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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.01 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.01 and 130.95 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.01 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.01 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.01 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 35,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,487.40/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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