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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 263.48 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 263.48 and 127.22 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 263.48 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/263.48 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 263.48 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 33,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.90/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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