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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 281.94 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 281.94 and 127.14 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 281.94 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/281.94 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 281.94 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 35,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845.85/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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