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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 269.66 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 269.66 and 129.94 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 269.66 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/269.66 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 269.66 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 35,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.62/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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