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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.28, 271.04 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.28, 271.04 and 126.46 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.28 : 271.04 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.28/271.04 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.28x = 271.04 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.28x = 34,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275.72/196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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