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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.94 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.94 and 127.86 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.94 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.94 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.94 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 34,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130.95/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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