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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.79 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.79 and 127.88 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.79 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.79 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.79 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 34,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244.99/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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