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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.11 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.11 and 129.44 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.11 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.11 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.11 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 34,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.90/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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