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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 267.96 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 267.96 and 127.74 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 267.96 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/267.96 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 267.96 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 34,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229.21/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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