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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 270.14 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 270.14 and 129.30 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 270.14 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/270.14 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 270.14 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 34,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927.44/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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