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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.04 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.04 and 127.88 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.04 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.04 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.04 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 36,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195.16/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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