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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 293.37 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 293.37 and 127.17 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 293.37 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/293.37 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 293.37 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 37,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,307.86/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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