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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 262.24 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 262.24 and 127.87 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 262.24 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/262.24 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 262.24 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 33,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,531.65/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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