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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 256.08 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 256.08 and 142.06 is: 196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 256.08 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/256.08 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 256.08 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 36,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,378.72/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.18

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