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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 270.95 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 270.95 and 131.22 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 270.95 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/270.95 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 270.95 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 35,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553.40/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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