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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 270.96 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 270.96 and 126.30 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 270.96 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/270.96 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 270.96 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 34,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.25/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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