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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.77 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.77 and 127.58 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.77 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.77 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.77 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 33,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,396.63/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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