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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 255.78 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 255.78 and 148.58 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 255.78 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/255.78 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 255.78 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 38,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,003.79/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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