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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 256.80 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 256.80 and 146.73 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 256.80 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/256.80 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 256.80 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 37,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,680.26/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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