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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.41 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.41 and 130.40 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.41 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.41 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.41 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 35,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391.86/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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