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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 270.34 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 270.34 and 130.34 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 270.34 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/270.34 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 270.34 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 35,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236.12/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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