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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.18 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.18 and 127.36 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.18 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.18 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.18 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 34,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026.71/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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