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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 255.80 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 255.80 and 126.26 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 255.80 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/255.80 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 255.80 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 32,297.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297.31/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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