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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.65, 271.39 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.65, 271.39 and 130.15 is: 179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.65 : 271.39 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.65/271.39 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.65x = 271.39 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.65x = 35,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.55/196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.61

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