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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.14 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.14 and 130.39 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.14 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.14 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.14 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 35,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223.55/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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