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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 266.40 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 266.40 and 127.52 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 266.40 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/266.40 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 266.40 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 33,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971.33/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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