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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.70, 271.58 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.70, 271.58 and 126.80 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.70 : 271.58 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.70/271.58 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.70x = 271.58 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.70x = 34,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.35/196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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