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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.45, 282.34 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.45, 282.34 and 127.43 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.45 : 282.34 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.45/282.34 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.45x = 282.34 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.45x = 35,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.59/188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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