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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197, 271.94 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197, 271.94 and 128.20 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197 : 271.94 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197/271.94 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197x = 271.94 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197x = 34,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,862.71/197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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