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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.65, 256.03 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.65, 256.03 and 148.80 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.65 : 256.03 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.65/256.03 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.65x = 256.03 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.65x = 38,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097.26/185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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