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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.38 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.38 and 141.46 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.38 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.38 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.38 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 36,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267.51/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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