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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 257.76 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 257.76 and 127.52 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 257.76 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/257.76 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 257.76 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 32,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.75/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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