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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.23 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.23 and 141.89 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.23 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.23 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.23 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 36,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,355.19/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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