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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 271.15 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 271.15 and 122.96 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 271.15 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/271.15 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 271.15 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 33,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338.94/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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