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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 293.16 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 293.16 and 127.12 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 293.16 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/293.16 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 293.16 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 37,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266.50/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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