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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.15, 277.43 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.15, 277.43 and 126.36 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.15 : 277.43 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.15/277.43 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.15x = 277.43 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.15x = 35,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056.13/185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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