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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.60 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.60 and 127.96 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.60 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.60 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.60 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 37,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,057.22/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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