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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.57, 271.02 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.57, 271.02 and 122.86 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.57 : 271.02 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.57/271.02 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.57x = 271.02 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.57x = 33,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,297.63/196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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