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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.86, 271.77 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.86, 271.77 and 126.01 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.86 : 271.77 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.86/271.77 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.86x = 271.77 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.86x = 34,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244.78/196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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