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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 270.30 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 270.30 and 130.10 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 270.30 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/270.30 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 270.30 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 35,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164.68/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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