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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.53, 271.26 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.53, 271.26 and 131.10 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.53 : 271.26 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.53/271.26 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.53x = 271.26 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.53x = 35,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.19/196.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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