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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.90, 256.55 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.90, 256.55 and 139.37 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.90 : 256.55 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.90/256.55 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.90x = 256.55 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.90x = 35,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.39/185.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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