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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 269.72 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 269.72 and 129.22 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 269.72 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/269.72 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 269.72 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 34,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853.22/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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