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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 256.38 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 256.38 and 144.20 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 256.38 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/256.38 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 256.38 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 36,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,970.00/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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