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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 269.60 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 269.60 and 129.90 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 269.60 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/269.60 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 269.60 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 35,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.39/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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