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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.32 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.32 and 141.54 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.32 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.32 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.32 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 39,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251.87/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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