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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 270.24 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 270.24 and 122.22 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 270.24 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/270.24 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 270.24 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 33,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028.73/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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