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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 293.61 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 293.61 and 127.52 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 293.61 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/293.61 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 293.61 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 37,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,439.68/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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