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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.72 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.72 and 127.02 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.72 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.72 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.72 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 32,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.57/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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