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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.26, 256.91 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.26, 256.91 and 127.94 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.26 : 256.91 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.26/256.91 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.26x = 256.91 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.26x = 32,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867.14/186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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