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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.56 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.56 and 129.80 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.56 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.56 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.56 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 34,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988.89/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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