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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 292.86 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 292.86 and 127.02 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 292.86 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/292.86 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 292.86 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 37,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,199.08/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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