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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.41 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.41 and 130.59 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.41 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.41 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.41 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 35,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.84/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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