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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.05, 294.25 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.05, 294.25 and 127.64 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.05 : 294.25 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.05/294.25 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.05x = 294.25 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.05x = 37,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,558.73/196.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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