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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 271.32 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 271.32 and 131.19 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 271.32 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/271.32 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 271.32 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 35,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594.47/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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