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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.22 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.22 and 127.86 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.22 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.22 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.22 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 35,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573.21/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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