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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 271.94 and 122.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 271.94 and 122.39 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 271.94 = 122.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/271.94 = 122.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 271.94 × 122.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 33,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280.76/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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