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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.61, 271.33 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.61, 271.33 and 126.70 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.61 : 271.33 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.61/271.33 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.61x = 271.33 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.61x = 34,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,375.52/196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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