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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 270.30 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 270.30 and 122.26 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 270.30 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/270.30 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 270.30 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 33,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046.88/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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