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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.91, 257.76 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.91, 257.76 and 127.87 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.91 : 257.76 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.91/257.76 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.91x = 257.76 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.91x = 32,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959.77/186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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