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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.76 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.76 and 130 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.76 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.76 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.76 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 35,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068.80/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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