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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 257.27 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 257.27 and 124.27 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 257.27 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/257.27 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 257.27 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 31,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970.94/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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