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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 277.16 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 277.16 and 127.23 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 277.16 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/277.16 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 277.16 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 35,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.43/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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