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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.32 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.32 and 127.32 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.32 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.32 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.32 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 35,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,308.38/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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