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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.78, 256.38 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.78, 256.38 and 146.49 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.78 : 256.38 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.78/256.38 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.78x = 256.38 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.78x = 37,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557.11/185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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