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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.27, 296.02 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.27, 296.02 and 128.79 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.27 : 296.02 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.27/296.02 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.27x = 296.02 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.27x = 38,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.58/197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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