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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.90 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.90 and 141.36 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.90 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.90 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.90 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 36,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174.02/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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