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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 271.46 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 271.46 and 130.49 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 271.46 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/271.46 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 271.46 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 35,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421.40/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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