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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.13, 256.88 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.13, 256.88 and 127.81 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.13 : 256.88 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.13/256.88 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.13x = 256.88 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.13x = 32,831.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831.83/186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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