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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 282.59 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 282.59 and 127.57 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 282.59 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/282.59 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 282.59 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 36,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050.01/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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