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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.81 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.81 and 122.63 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.81 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.81 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.81 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 33,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208.08/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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