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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.36 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.36 and 127.66 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.36 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.36 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.36 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 32,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,726.92/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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