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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 271.05 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 271.05 and 131.10 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 271.05 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/271.05 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 271.05 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 35,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534.66/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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