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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.19, 271.69 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.19, 271.69 and 130.69 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.19 : 271.69 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.19/271.69 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.19x = 271.69 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.19x = 35,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,507.17/197.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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