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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 256.19 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 256.19 and 139.07 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 256.19 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/256.19 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 256.19 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 35,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626.37/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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