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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.04, 270.71 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.04, 270.71 and 122.49 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.04 : 270.71 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.04/270.71 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.04x = 270.71 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.04x = 33,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158.56/196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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