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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.45 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.45 and 141.66 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.45 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.45 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.45 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 39,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303.21/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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