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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 286.86 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 286.86 and 127.40 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 286.86 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/286.86 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 286.86 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 36,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.96/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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