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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.56, 294.64 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.56, 294.64 and 128.22 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.56 : 294.64 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.56/294.64 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.56x = 294.64 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.56x = 37,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778.74/196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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