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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.40 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.40 and 131.20 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.40 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.40 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.40 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 35,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,607.68/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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