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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.89, 295.14 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.89, 295.14 and 128.45 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.89 : 295.14 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.89/295.14 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.89x = 295.14 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.89x = 37,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909.26/196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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