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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 271.66 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 271.66 and 131.48 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 271.66 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/271.66 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 271.66 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 35,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717.20/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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