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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.55 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.55 and 127.17 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.55 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.55 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.55 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 36,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567.73/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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