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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 271.62 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 271.62 and 122.18 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 271.62 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/271.62 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 271.62 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 33,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.17/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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