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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.83, 271.49 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.83, 271.49 and 131.22 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.83 : 271.49 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.83/271.49 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.83x = 271.49 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.83x = 35,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624.26/196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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