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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.20 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.20 and 130.20 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.20 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.20 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.20 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 34,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919.64/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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