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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 255.94 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 255.94 and 136.37 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 255.94 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/255.94 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 255.94 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 34,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.84/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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