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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.42 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.42 and 127.62 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.42 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.42 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.42 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 34,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000.84/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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