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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.22 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.22 and 131.13 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.22 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.22 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.22 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 35,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,564.42/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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