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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 262.20 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 262.20 and 127.20 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 262.20 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/262.20 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 262.20 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 33,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,351.84/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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