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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 270.08 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 270.08 and 129.46 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 270.08 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/270.08 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 270.08 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 34,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,964.56/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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