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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.38 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.38 and 131.33 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.38 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.38 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.38 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 35,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641.51/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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