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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 265.88 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 265.88 and 127.24 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 265.88 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/265.88 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 265.88 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 33,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,830.57/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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