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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.17 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.17 and 130.19 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.17 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.17 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.17 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 35,302.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,302.27/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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