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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.24, 295.85 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.24, 295.85 and 128.79 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.24 : 295.85 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.24/295.85 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.24x = 295.85 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.24x = 38,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.84/197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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