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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 294.81 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 294.81 and 128.09 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 294.81 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/294.81 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 294.81 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 37,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.74/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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