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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 270.65 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 270.65 and 129.84 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 270.65 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/270.65 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 270.65 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 35,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.70/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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