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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.13 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.13 and 122.81 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.13 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.13 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.13 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 33,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295.51/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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