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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.08, 295.10 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.08, 295.10 and 127.48 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.08 : 295.10 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.08/295.10 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.08x = 295.10 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.08x = 37,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619.35/197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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