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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 266.56 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 266.56 and 127.72 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 266.56 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/266.56 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 266.56 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 34,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,045.04/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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