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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 271.16 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 271.16 and 122.73 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 271.16 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/271.16 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 271.16 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 33,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278.85/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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