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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.08, 256.86 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.08, 256.86 and 127.17 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.08 : 256.86 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.08/256.86 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.08x = 256.86 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.08x = 32,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664.89/186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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