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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.33 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.33 and 127.66 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.33 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.33 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.33 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 35,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.27/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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