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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 255.99 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 255.99 and 141.90 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 255.99 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/255.99 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 255.99 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 36,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.98/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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