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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 271.35 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 271.35 and 130.44 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 271.35 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/271.35 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 271.35 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 35,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,394.89/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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