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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.03, 270.57 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.03, 270.57 and 122.43 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.03 : 270.57 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.03/270.57 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.03x = 270.57 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.03x = 33,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,125.89/196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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