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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 278.46 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 278.46 and 127.85 is: 191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 278.46 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/278.46 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 278.46 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 35,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,600.76/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.84

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