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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 272.97 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 272.97 and 127.77 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 272.97 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/272.97 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 272.97 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 34,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877.38/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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