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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.40, 266.99 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.40, 266.99 and 127.10 is: 175.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.40 : 266.99 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.40/266.99 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.40x = 266.99 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.40x = 33,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,935.41/193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.47

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