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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.46, 288.96 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.46, 288.96 and 127.66 is: 191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.46 : 288.96 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.46/288.96 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.46x = 288.96 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.46x = 36,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,888.63/192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.67

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