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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.67, 267.39 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.67, 267.39 and 127.39 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.67 : 267.39 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.67/267.39 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.67x = 267.39 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.67x = 34,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.67/193.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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