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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.16, 271.97 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.16, 271.97 and 126.13 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.16 : 271.97 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.16/271.97 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.16x = 271.97 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.16x = 34,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,303.58/197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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