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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 277.94 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 277.94 and 126.64 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 277.94 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/277.94 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 277.94 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 35,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196.93/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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