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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 262.17 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 262.17 and 127.79 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 262.17 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/262.17 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 262.17 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 33,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502.70/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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