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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 272 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 272 and 128 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 272 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/272 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 272 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 34,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,816/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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