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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.59, 294.48 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.59, 294.48 and 127.95 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.59 : 294.48 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.59/294.48 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.59x = 294.48 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.59x = 37,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.72/196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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