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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.14, 272.14 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.14, 272.14 and 122.52 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.14 : 272.14 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.14/272.14 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.14x = 272.14 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.14x = 33,342.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.59/197.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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