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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 271.50 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 271.50 and 131.25 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 271.50 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/271.50 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 271.50 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 35,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.38/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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