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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 266.43 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 266.43 and 127.68 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 266.43 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/266.43 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 266.43 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 34,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.78/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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