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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.34, 296.15 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.34, 296.15 and 128.70 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.34 : 296.15 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.34/296.15 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.34x = 296.15 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.34x = 38,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.51/197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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