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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.31 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.31 and 128.26 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.31 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.31 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.31 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 35,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,696.04/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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