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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 271.48 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 271.48 and 131.26 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 271.48 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/271.48 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 271.48 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 35,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.46/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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