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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 255.91 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 255.91 and 136.38 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 255.91 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/255.91 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 255.91 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 34,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901.88/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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