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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 265.98 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 265.98 and 127.15 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 265.98 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/265.98 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 265.98 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 33,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,818.69/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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