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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.21 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.21 and 129.27 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.21 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.21 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.21 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 34,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,930.02/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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