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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.28 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.28 and 129.66 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.28 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.28 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.28 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 34,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914.84/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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