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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 262.44 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 262.44 and 127.97 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 262.44 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/262.44 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 262.44 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 33,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.45/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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