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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 269.71 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 269.71 and 130.04 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 269.71 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/269.71 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 269.71 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 35,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073.09/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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