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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 263.88 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 263.88 and 127.11 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 263.88 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/263.88 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 263.88 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 33,541.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.79/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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