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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.26, 270.89 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.26, 270.89 and 126.35 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.26 : 270.89 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.26/270.89 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.26x = 270.89 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.26x = 34,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224.97/196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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