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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 255.86 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 255.86 and 146.19 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 255.86 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/255.86 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 255.86 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 37,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404.54/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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