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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.45, 270.95 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.45, 270.95 and 126.51 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.45 : 270.95 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.45/270.95 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.45x = 270.95 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.45x = 34,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,278.52/196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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