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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 256.36 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 256.36 and 139.18 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 256.36 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/256.36 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 256.36 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 35,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680.48/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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