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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.01 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.01 and 136.35 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.01 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.01 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.01 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 34,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906.28/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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