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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.17 and 140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.17 and 140.90 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.17 = 140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.17 = 140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.17 × 140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 35,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952.53/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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