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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 271.30 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 271.30 and 126.68 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 271.30 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/271.30 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 271.30 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 34,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368.28/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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