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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.77, 282.21 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.77, 282.21 and 127.26 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.77 : 282.21 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.77/282.21 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.77x = 282.21 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.77x = 35,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914.04/187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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