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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.08 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.08 and 127.14 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.08 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.08 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.08 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 35,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863.65/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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