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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.64, 265.88 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.64, 265.88 and 127.20 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.64 : 265.88 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.64/265.88 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.64x = 265.88 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.64x = 33,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819.94/192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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