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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 256.41 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 256.41 and 127.74 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 256.41 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/256.41 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 256.41 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 32,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.81/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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