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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 270.44 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 270.44 and 122.21 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 270.44 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/270.44 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 270.44 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 33,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049.12/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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