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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.97, 295.52 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.97, 295.52 and 128.49 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.97 : 295.52 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.97/295.52 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.97x = 295.52 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.97x = 37,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969.61/196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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