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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.84 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.84 and 130.16 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.84 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.84 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.84 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 35,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,122.37/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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