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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 293.76 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 293.76 and 127.53 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 293.76 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/293.76 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 293.76 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 37,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,463.21/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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