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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 282.32 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 282.32 and 127.40 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 282.32 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/282.32 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 282.32 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 35,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.52/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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