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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 270.90 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 270.90 and 131.01 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 270.90 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/270.90 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 270.90 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 35,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489.95/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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