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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.66 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.66 and 127.72 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.66 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.66 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.66 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 37,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.15/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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