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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 270.61 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 270.61 and 122.34 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 270.61 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/270.61 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 270.61 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 33,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,107.14/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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