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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 271.02 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 271.02 and 126.51 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 271.02 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/271.02 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 271.02 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 34,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.39/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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