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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.06, 295.39 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.06, 295.39 and 128.72 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.06 : 295.39 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.06/295.39 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.06x = 295.39 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.06x = 38,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.60/197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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