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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 273.23 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 273.23 and 128.12 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 273.23 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/273.23 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 273.23 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 35,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004.22/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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