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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 269.64 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 269.64 and 130 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 269.64 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/269.64 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 269.64 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 35,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053.20/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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