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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 257.76 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 257.76 and 127.82 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 257.76 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/257.76 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 257.76 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 32,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946.88/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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