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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.76 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.76 and 127.87 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.76 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.76 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.76 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 35,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,005.69/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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