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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.85 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.85 and 127.47 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.85 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.85 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.85 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 34,271.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.64/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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