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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.79, 271.53 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.79, 271.53 and 126.84 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.79 : 271.53 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.79/271.53 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.79x = 271.53 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.79x = 34,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440.87/196.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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