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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 286.99 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 286.99 and 127.26 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 286.99 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/286.99 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 286.99 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 36,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522.35/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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