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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 256.62 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 256.62 and 127.80 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 256.62 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/256.62 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 256.62 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 32,796.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796.04/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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