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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 292.94 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 292.94 and 127.00 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 292.94 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/292.94 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 292.94 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 37,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203.55/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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