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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 256.56 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 256.56 and 139.20 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 256.56 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/256.56 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 256.56 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 35,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,713.15/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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