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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 270.85 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 270.85 and 122.67 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 270.85 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/270.85 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 270.85 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 33,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225.09/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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