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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 271.04 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 271.04 and 122.64 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 271.04 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/271.04 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 271.04 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 33,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.73/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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