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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.30 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.30 and 129.66 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.30 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.30 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.30 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 34,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,917.44/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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