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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 256.36 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 256.36 and 144.16 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 256.36 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/256.36 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 256.36 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 36,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,956.86/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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