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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 256.05 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 256.05 and 141.30 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 256.05 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/256.05 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 256.05 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 36,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,179.87/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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