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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 270.89 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 270.89 and 122.55 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 270.89 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/270.89 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 270.89 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 33,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197.57/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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