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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.31, 270.83 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.31, 270.83 and 126.38 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.31 : 270.83 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.31/270.83 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.31x = 270.83 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.31x = 34,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.49/196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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