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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 256 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 256 and 141.92 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 256 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/256 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 256 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 36,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331.52/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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