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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.07, 270.35 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.07, 270.35 and 126.14 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.07 : 270.35 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.07/270.35 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.07x = 270.35 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.07x = 34,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099.97/196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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