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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.14, 294.17 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.14, 294.17 and 127.70 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.14 : 294.17 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.14/294.17 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.14x = 294.17 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.14x = 37,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563.40/196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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