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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 269.25 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 269.25 and 129.71 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 269.25 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/269.25 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 269.25 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 34,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,924.42/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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