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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.52 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.52 and 129.98 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.52 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.52 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.52 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 35,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032.21/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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