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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.66, 295.08 and 127.24 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.66 : 295.08 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.66/295.08 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.66x = 295.08 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.66x = 37,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.76/196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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