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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 270.21 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 270.21 and 130.43 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 270.21 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/270.21 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 270.21 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 35,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243.49/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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