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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 287.48 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 287.48 and 127.53 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 287.48 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/287.48 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 287.48 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 36,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.69/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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