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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.35, 270.88 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.35, 270.88 and 126.40 is: 174.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.35 : 270.88 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.35/270.88 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.35x = 270.88 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.35x = 34,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237.25/196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.37

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