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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 282.08 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 282.08 and 127.12 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 282.08 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/282.08 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 282.08 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 35,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.01/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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