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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.47 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.47 and 126.05 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.47 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.47 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.47 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 34,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,092.11/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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