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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 271.05 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 271.05 and 131.02 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 271.05 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/271.05 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 271.05 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 35,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511.80/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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