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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 271.10 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 271.10 and 126.51 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 271.10 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/271.10 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 271.10 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 34,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,296.97/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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