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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283.10 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283.10 and 127.78 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283.10 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283.10 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283.10 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 36,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,173.17/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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