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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.96, 258.12 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.96, 258.12 and 128.27 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.96 : 258.12 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.96/258.12 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.96x = 258.12 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.96x = 33,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109.05/186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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