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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 288.84 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 288.84 and 127.86 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 288.84 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/288.84 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 288.84 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 36,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,929.64/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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