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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 256.67 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 256.67 and 144.37 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 256.67 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/256.67 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 256.67 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 37,055.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055.45/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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