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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 277.56 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 277.56 and 127.76 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 277.56 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/277.56 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 277.56 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 35,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461.07/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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