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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 281.91 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 281.91 and 127.60 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 281.91 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/281.91 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 281.91 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 35,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.49/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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