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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 288.99 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 288.99 and 127.80 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 288.99 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/288.99 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 288.99 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 36,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,932.92/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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