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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.55 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.55 and 128.22 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.55 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.55 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.55 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 38,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.64/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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