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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.32, 293.94 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.32, 293.94 and 127.56 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.32 : 293.94 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.32/293.94 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.32x = 293.94 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.32x = 37,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494.99/196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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