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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.00, 270.42 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.00, 270.42 and 122.39 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.00 : 270.42 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.00/270.42 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.00x = 270.42 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.00x = 33,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.60/196.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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