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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.04, 272.07 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.04, 272.07 and 130.71 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.04 : 272.07 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.04/272.07 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.04x = 272.07 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.04x = 35,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.27/197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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