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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.80, 295.11 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.80, 295.11 and 128.37 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.80 : 295.11 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.80/295.11 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.80x = 295.11 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.80x = 37,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883.27/196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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