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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 271.14 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 271.14 and 127.56 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 271.14 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/271.14 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 271.14 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 34,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586.62/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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