What 3 prime numbers multiplied makes 196?

The prime factorization of 196 is (2^2 \times 7^2). However, to express 196 as a product of three prime numbers, you can use the primes 2, 7, and 7, since (2 \times 7 \times 7 = 196). Thus, the three prime numbers are 2, 7, and 7.