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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.54, 294.77 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.54, 294.77 and 128.54 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.54 : 294.77 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.54/294.77 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.54x = 294.77 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.54x = 37,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889.74/196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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