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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.10 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.10 and 127.98 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.10 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.10 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.10 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 33,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543.88/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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