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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.50, 271.40 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.50, 271.40 and 130.89 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 271.40 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/271.40 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 271.40 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 35,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522.89/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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