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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.99, 271.86 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.99, 271.86 and 127.06 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.99 : 271.86 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.99/271.86 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.99x = 271.86 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.99x = 34,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542.53/196.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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