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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.36 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.36 and 128.02 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.36 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.36 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.36 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 37,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683.97/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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