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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 271.10 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 271.10 and 130.19 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 271.10 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/271.10 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 271.10 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 35,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.42/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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