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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 278.12 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 278.12 and 127.78 is: 191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 278.12 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/278.12 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 278.12 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 35,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536.97/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.35

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