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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 289.84 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 289.84 and 127.80 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 289.84 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/289.84 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 289.84 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 37,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,041.71/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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