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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 292.86 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 292.86 and 127.19 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 292.86 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/292.86 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 292.86 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 37,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247.40/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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