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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 271.35 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 271.35 and 180.14 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 271.35 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/271.35 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 271.35 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 48,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,879.63/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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