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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 271.50 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 271.50 and 131.29 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 271.50 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/271.50 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 271.50 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 35,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,645.24/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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