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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.19 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.19 and 127.31 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.19 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.19 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.19 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 32,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.55/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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