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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 278.60 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 278.60 and 128.37 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 278.60 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/278.60 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 278.60 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 35,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.24/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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