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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 255.49 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 255.49 and 146.47 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 255.49 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/255.49 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 255.49 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 37,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421.62/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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