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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 255.78 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 255.78 and 148.61 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 255.78 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/255.78 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 255.78 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 38,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.47/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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