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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.48 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.48 and 127.76 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.48 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.48 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.48 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 32,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767.88/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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