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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.49, 271.09 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.49, 271.09 and 131.04 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.49 : 271.09 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.49/271.09 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.49x = 271.09 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.49x = 35,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523.63/196.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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