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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.72, 271.29 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.72, 271.29 and 126.66 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.72 : 271.29 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.72/271.29 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.72x = 271.29 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.72x = 34,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,361.59/196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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