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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.94, 295.19 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.94, 295.19 and 128.51 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.94 : 295.19 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.94/295.19 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.94x = 295.19 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.94x = 37,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.75/196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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