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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.76 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.76 and 126.56 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.76 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.76 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.76 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 34,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140.83/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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