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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 256.44 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 256.44 and 127.06 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 256.44 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/256.44 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 256.44 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 32,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.27/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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