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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.33, 296.35 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.33, 296.35 and 128.99 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.33 : 296.35 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.33/296.35 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.33x = 296.35 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.33x = 38,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.60/197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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