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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.11, 270.80 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.11, 270.80 and 122.55 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.11 : 270.80 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.11/270.80 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.11x = 270.80 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.11x = 33,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,186.05/196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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