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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 270.77 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 270.77 and 126.31 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 270.77 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/270.77 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 270.77 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 34,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200.96/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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