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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.99 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.99 and 130.08 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.99 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.99 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.99 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 35,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.38/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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