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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 271.18 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 271.18 and 131.14 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 271.18 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/271.18 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 271.18 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 35,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.55/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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