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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 282.02 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 282.02 and 127.12 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 282.02 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/282.02 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 282.02 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 35,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850.38/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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