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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 271.58 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 271.58 and 126.92 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 271.58 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/271.58 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 271.58 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 34,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466.94/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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