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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 282 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 282 and 127.40 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 282 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/282 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 282 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 35,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.80/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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