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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 271.97 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 271.97 and 123.37 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 271.97 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/271.97 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 271.97 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 33,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,552.94/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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