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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 270.09 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 270.09 and 130.20 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 270.09 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/270.09 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 270.09 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 35,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.72/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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