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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 281.85 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 281.85 and 127.16 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 281.85 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/281.85 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 281.85 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 35,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,840.27/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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