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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.99 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.99 and 131.77 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.99 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.99 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.99 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 35,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,840.12/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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