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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.56 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.56 and 127.79 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.56 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.56 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.56 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 32,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785.00/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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