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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 256.04 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 256.04 and 127.40 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 256.04 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/256.04 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 256.04 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 32,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619.50/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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