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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.16 and 149.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.16 and 149.00 is: 205.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.16 = 149.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.16 = 149.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.16 × 149.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 38,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166.93/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.66

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