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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 271.77 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 271.77 and 131.58 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 271.77 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/271.77 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 271.77 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 35,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759.50/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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