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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 292.95 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 292.95 and 127.01 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 292.95 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/292.95 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 292.95 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 37,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206.11/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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