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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.66 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.66 and 127.68 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.66 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.66 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.66 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 34,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047.15/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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