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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 261.88 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 261.88 and 127.71 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 261.88 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/261.88 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 261.88 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 33,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.38/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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