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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 266.25 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 266.25 and 127.40 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 266.25 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/266.25 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 266.25 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 33,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,920.25/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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