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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.38 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.38 and 144.03 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.38 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.38 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.38 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 36,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926.41/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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