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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.84, 295.26 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.84, 295.26 and 128.62 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.84 : 295.26 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.84/295.26 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.84x = 295.26 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.84x = 37,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,976.34/196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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