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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 293.71 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 293.71 and 127.60 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 293.71 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/293.71 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 293.71 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 37,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.40/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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