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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 282.30 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 282.30 and 127.74 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 282.30 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/282.30 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 282.30 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 36,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061.00/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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