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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.46 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.46 and 127.32 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.46 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.46 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.46 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 37,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363.33/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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