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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 270.37 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 270.37 and 122.32 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 270.37 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/270.37 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 270.37 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 33,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072.15/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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