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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.35 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.35 and 122.21 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.35 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.35 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.35 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 33,038.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038.12/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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