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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.29 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.29 and 130.39 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.29 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.29 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.29 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 35,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373.50/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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