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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 255.58 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 255.58 and 126.20 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 255.58 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/255.58 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 255.58 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 32,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254.52/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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