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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.10, 272.04 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.10, 272.04 and 122.45 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.10 : 272.04 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.10/272.04 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.10x = 272.04 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.10x = 33,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310.17/197.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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