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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 293.76 and 127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 293.76 and 127.56 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 293.76 = 127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/293.76 = 127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 293.76 × 127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 37,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.03/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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