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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.77, 271.47 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.77, 271.47 and 131.16 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.77 : 271.47 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.77/271.47 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.77x = 271.47 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.77x = 35,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606.01/196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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