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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 270.59 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 270.59 and 122.55 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 270.59 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/270.59 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 270.59 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 33,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160.19/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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