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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.66 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.66 and 146.16 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.66 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.66 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.66 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 37,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.27/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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