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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 270.27 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 270.27 and 130.55 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 270.27 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/270.27 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 270.27 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 35,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,282.40/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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