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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 266.13 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 266.13 and 127.35 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 266.13 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/266.13 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 266.13 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 33,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891.66/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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