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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 263.22 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 263.22 and 127.12 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 263.22 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/263.22 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 263.22 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 33,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,460.53/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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