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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 256.10 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 256.10 and 146.36 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 256.10 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/256.10 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 256.10 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 37,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,482.70/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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