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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.98, 271.78 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.98, 271.78 and 127.02 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.98 : 271.78 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.98/271.78 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.98x = 271.78 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.98x = 34,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521.56/196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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