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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.12 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.12 and 130.05 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.12 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.12 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.12 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 35,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259.16/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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