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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.54 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.54 and 126.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.54 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.54 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.54 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 34,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,136.74/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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