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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.78 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.78 and 127.85 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.78 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.78 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.78 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 34,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874.57/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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