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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 277.98 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 277.98 and 127.60 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 277.98 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/277.98 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 277.98 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 35,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.25/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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