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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.13 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.13 and 130.28 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.13 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.13 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.13 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 35,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.81/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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