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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 266.20 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 266.20 and 127.34 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 266.20 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/266.20 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 266.20 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 33,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,897.91/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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