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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.08 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.08 and 131.02 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.08 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.08 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.08 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 35,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.90/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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