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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 269.31 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 269.31 and 129.82 is: 178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 269.31 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/269.31 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 269.31 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 34,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961.82/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.98

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