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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 271.40 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 271.40 and 122.99 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 271.40 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/271.40 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 271.40 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 33,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377.51/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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