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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 255.93 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 255.93 and 144.07 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 255.93 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/255.93 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 255.93 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 36,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871.84/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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