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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 267.02 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 267.02 and 127.96 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 267.02 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/267.02 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 267.02 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 34,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167.88/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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