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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.96 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.96 and 130.07 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.96 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.96 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.96 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 35,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.72/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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