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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.37, 256.20 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.37, 256.20 and 136.59 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.37 : 256.20 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.37/256.20 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.37x = 256.20 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.37x = 34,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994.36/185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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