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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.29, 266.90 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.29, 266.90 and 127.86 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.29 : 266.90 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.29/266.90 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.29x = 266.90 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.29x = 34,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125.19/193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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