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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 256.28 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 256.28 and 185.19 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 256.28 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/256.28 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 256.28 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 47,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459.57/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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