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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.67, 271.26 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.67, 271.26 and 121.94 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.67 : 271.26 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.67/271.26 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.67x = 271.26 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.67x = 33,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,076.09/196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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