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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.63 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.63 and 127.26 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.63 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.63 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.63 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 37,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366.72/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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