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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.09, 270.48 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.09, 270.48 and 122.35 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.09 : 270.48 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.09/270.48 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.09x = 270.48 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.09x = 33,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,093.23/196.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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