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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 269.27 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 269.27 and 129.50 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 269.27 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/269.27 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 269.27 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 34,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870.47/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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