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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.56 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.56 and 127.54 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.56 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.56 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.56 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 36,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,802.94/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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