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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 256.15 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 256.15 and 144.01 is: 198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 256.15 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/256.15 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 256.15 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 36,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,888.16/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.80

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