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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.95, 295.38 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.95, 295.38 and 126.60 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.95 : 295.38 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.95/295.38 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.95x = 295.38 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.95x = 37,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395.11/196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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