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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.15 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.15 and 130.25 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.15 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.15 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.15 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 35,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185.69/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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