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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196, 270.56 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196, 270.56 and 122.48 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196 : 270.56 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196/270.56 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196x = 270.56 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196x = 33,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138.19/196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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