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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.48, 271.18 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.48, 271.18 and 126.48 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.48 : 271.18 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.48/271.18 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.48x = 271.18 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.48x = 34,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298.85/196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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