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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.58, 294.99 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.58, 294.99 and 128.10 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.58 : 294.99 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.58/294.99 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.58x = 294.99 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.58x = 37,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788.22/196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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