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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 270.59 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 270.59 and 122.48 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 270.59 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/270.59 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 270.59 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 33,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141.60/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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