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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.59, 295.98 and 128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.59, 295.98 and 128.95 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.59 : 295.98 = 128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.59/295.98 = 128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.59x = 295.98 × 128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.59x = 38,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.62/197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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