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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.87, 271.56 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.87, 271.56 and 122.20 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.87 : 271.56 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.87/271.56 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.87x = 271.56 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.87x = 33,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184.91/196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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