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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 281.97 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 281.97 and 127.17 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 281.97 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/281.97 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 281.97 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 35,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858.12/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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