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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.20 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.20 and 127.55 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.20 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.20 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.20 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 36,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760.95/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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