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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 255.63 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 255.63 and 126.21 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 255.63 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/255.63 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 255.63 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 32,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.06/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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