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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.17, 270.67 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.17, 270.67 and 127.13 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.17 : 270.67 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.17/270.67 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.17x = 270.67 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.17x = 34,409.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.24/196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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