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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.30, 270.98 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.30, 270.98 and 122.60 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.30 : 270.98 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.30/270.98 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.30x = 270.98 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.30x = 33,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,222.15/196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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