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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 270.87 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 270.87 and 122.58 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 270.87 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/270.87 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 270.87 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 33,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203.24/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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