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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 270.96 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 270.96 and 122.72 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 270.96 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/270.96 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 270.96 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 33,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.21/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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