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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.09 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.09 and 130.98 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.09 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.09 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.09 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 35,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,507.37/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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