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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.39, 288.76 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.39, 288.76 and 127.21 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.39 : 288.76 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.39/288.76 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.39x = 288.76 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.39x = 36,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,732.52/192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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