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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 277.91 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 277.91 and 127.61 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 277.91 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/277.91 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 277.91 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 35,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.87/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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