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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.04, 267.93 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.04, 267.93 and 127.71 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.04 : 267.93 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.04/267.93 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.04x = 267.93 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.04x = 34,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.34/194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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