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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.23, 266.78 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.23, 266.78 and 127.82 is: 176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.23 : 266.78 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.23/266.78 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.23x = 266.78 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.23x = 34,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.81/193.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.48

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