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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 256.13 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 256.13 and 127.18 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 256.13 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/256.13 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 256.13 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 32,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574.61/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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