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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 255.30 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 255.30 and 141.40 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 255.30 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/255.30 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 255.30 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 36,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,099.42/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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