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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 263.30 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 263.30 and 127.66 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 263.30 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/263.30 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 263.30 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 33,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612.24/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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