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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 271.64 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 271.64 and 130.50 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 271.64 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/271.64 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 271.64 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 35,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449.02/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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