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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.92, 294.80 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.92, 294.80 and 128.25 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.92 : 294.80 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.92/294.80 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.92x = 294.80 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.92x = 37,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807.46/196.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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