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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.37, 295.95 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.37, 295.95 and 128.93 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.37 : 295.95 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.37/295.95 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.37x = 295.95 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.37x = 38,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,155.84/197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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