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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 270.71 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 270.71 and 126.26 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 270.71 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/270.71 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 270.71 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 34,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179.35/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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