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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 270.53 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 270.53 and 130.58 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 270.53 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/270.53 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 270.53 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 35,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,323.80/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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