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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 255.82 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 255.82 and 126.36 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 255.82 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/255.82 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 255.82 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 32,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.42/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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