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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.36 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.36 and 122.28 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.36 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.36 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.36 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 33,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,059.62/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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