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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.44 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.44 and 131.17 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.44 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.44 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.44 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 35,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604.78/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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