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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.51, 271.15 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.51, 271.15 and 126.55 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.51 : 271.15 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.51/271.15 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.51x = 271.15 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.51x = 34,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314.03/196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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