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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.93, 295.52 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.93, 295.52 and 128.37 is: 192.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.93 : 295.52 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.93/295.52 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.93x = 295.52 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.93x = 37,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.71/196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.63

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