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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.40 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.40 and 128.76 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.40 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.40 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.40 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 34,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,687.94/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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