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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 278.49 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 278.49 and 128.25 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 278.49 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/278.49 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 278.49 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 35,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716.34/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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