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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.64 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.64 and 127 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.64 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.64 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.64 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 34,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.28/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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