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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.81, 271.27 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.81, 271.27 and 126.74 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.81 : 271.27 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.81/271.27 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.81x = 271.27 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.81x = 34,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,380.76/196.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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