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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.38 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.38 and 138.68 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.38 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.38 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.38 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 35,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416.10/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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