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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.71 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.71 and 122.50 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.71 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.71 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.71 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 33,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161.98/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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