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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 255.86 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 255.86 and 141.40 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 255.86 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/255.86 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 255.86 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 36,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,177.32/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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