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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.38 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.38 and 127.68 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.38 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.38 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.38 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 32,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,734.60/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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