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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 288.05 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 288.05 and 127.16 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 288.05 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/288.05 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 288.05 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 36,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,627.80/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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