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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 266.94 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 266.94 and 127.94 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 266.94 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/266.94 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 266.94 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 34,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.30/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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