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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 295.14 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 295.14 and 128.24 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 295.14 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/295.14 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 295.14 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 37,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848.75/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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