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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.26, 266.70 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.26, 266.70 and 127.74 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.26 : 266.70 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.26/266.70 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.26x = 266.70 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.26x = 34,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068.26/193.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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