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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 270.85 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 270.85 and 126.32 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 270.85 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/270.85 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 270.85 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 34,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214.20/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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