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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 295.89 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 295.89 and 128.91 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 295.89 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/295.89 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 295.89 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 38,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.81/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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