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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.86, 273 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.86, 273 and 127.80 is: 191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.86 : 273 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.86/273 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.86x = 273 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.86x = 34,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,889.40/181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.85

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