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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.32 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.32 and 122.19 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.32 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.32 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.32 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 33,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,030.40/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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