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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.16 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.16 and 122.80 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.16 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.16 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.16 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 33,298.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298.45/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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