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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.78 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.78 and 126.92 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.78 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.78 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.78 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 34,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494.32/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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