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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.57 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.57 and 122.34 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.57 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.57 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.57 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 33,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101.53/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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