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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 269.98 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 269.98 and 130.18 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 269.98 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/269.98 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 269.98 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 35,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146.00/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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