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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.69, 295.89 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.69, 295.89 and 128.31 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.69 : 295.89 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.69/295.89 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.69x = 295.89 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.69x = 37,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.65/197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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