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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.71, 278.24 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.71, 278.24 and 127.84 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.71 : 278.24 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.71/278.24 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.71x = 278.24 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.71x = 35,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.20/185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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