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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.69 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.69 and 126.22 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.69 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.69 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.69 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 34,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167.30/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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