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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 262.05 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 262.05 and 127.83 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 262.05 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/262.05 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 262.05 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 33,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497.85/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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