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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 255.44 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 255.44 and 145.89 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 255.44 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/255.44 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 255.44 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 37,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266.51/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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