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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 270.20 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 270.20 and 130.38 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 270.20 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/270.20 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 270.20 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 35,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228.68/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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