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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 270.63 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 270.63 and 126.11 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 270.63 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/270.63 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 270.63 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 34,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.83/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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