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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 271.10 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 271.10 and 122.79 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 271.10 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/271.10 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 271.10 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 33,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.37/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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