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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.60 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.60 and 146.52 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.60 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.60 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.60 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 37,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450.51/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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