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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.19, 294.11 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.19, 294.11 and 126.59 is: 189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.19 : 294.11 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.19/294.11 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.19x = 294.11 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.19x = 37,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231.32/196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.77

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