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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 271.71 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 271.71 and 131.32 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 271.71 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/271.71 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 271.71 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 35,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.96/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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