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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.18 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.18 and 130.32 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.18 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.18 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.18 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 35,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,209.86/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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