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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.46, 271.13 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.46, 271.13 and 122.80 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.46 : 271.13 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.46/271.13 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.46x = 271.13 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.46x = 33,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294.15/196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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