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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.69, 266.05 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.69, 266.05 and 127.31 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.69 : 266.05 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.69/266.05 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.69x = 266.05 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.69x = 33,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.83/192.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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