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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.17 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.17 and 131.03 is: 180.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.17 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.17 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.17 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 35,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.05/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.69

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