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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 293.54 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 293.54 and 127.41 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 293.54 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/293.54 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 293.54 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 37,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.29/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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