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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 282.24 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 282.24 and 127.24 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 282.24 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/282.24 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 282.24 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 35,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912.22/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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