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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 266.40 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 266.40 and 127.68 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 266.40 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/266.40 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 266.40 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 34,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013.95/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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