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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 269.98 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 269.98 and 130.22 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 269.98 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/269.98 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 269.98 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 35,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.80/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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