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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 271.37 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 271.37 and 126.74 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 271.37 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/271.37 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 271.37 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 34,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.43/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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