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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 266.99 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 266.99 and 127.94 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 266.99 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/266.99 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 266.99 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 34,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158.73/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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