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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 295.27 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 295.27 and 128.45 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 295.27 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/295.27 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 295.27 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 37,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,927.43/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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