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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 270.69 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 270.69 and 126.21 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 270.69 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/270.69 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 270.69 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 34,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,163.78/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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