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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 270.57 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 270.57 and 122.40 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 270.57 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/270.57 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 270.57 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 33,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117.77/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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