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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 255.20 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 255.20 and 148.20 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 255.20 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/255.20 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 255.20 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 37,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,820.64/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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