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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.20 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.20 and 122.18 is: 168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.20 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.20 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.20 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 33,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,011.99/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.59

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