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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 278.27 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 278.27 and 127.51 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 278.27 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/278.27 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 278.27 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 35,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,481.35/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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