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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 272.22 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 272.22 and 122.55 is: 169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 272.22 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/272.22 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 272.22 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 33,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,359.08/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.10

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