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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 270.24 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 270.24 and 130.38 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 270.24 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/270.24 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 270.24 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 35,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,233.89/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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