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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 283.26 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 283.26 and 127.73 is: 191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 283.26 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/283.26 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 283.26 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 36,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181.99/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.69

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