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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 255.90 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 255.90 and 141.56 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 255.90 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/255.90 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 255.90 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 36,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.20/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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