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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 266.40 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 266.40 and 127.44 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 266.40 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/266.40 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 266.40 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 33,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,950.49/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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