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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.63, 271.21 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.63, 271.21 and 130.25 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.63 : 271.21 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.63/271.21 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.63x = 271.21 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.63x = 35,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325.10/196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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