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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 271.06 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 271.06 and 126.44 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 271.06 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/271.06 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 271.06 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 34,272.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,272.83/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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