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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.43, 294.71 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.43, 294.71 and 128.12 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.43 : 294.71 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.43/294.71 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.43x = 294.71 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.43x = 37,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756.13/196.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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